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I'm on a z pack for strep since yesterday. but my throat still hurts just as much-no relief yet. is this normal?
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It takes a few: days for the antibiotic to work,but a zpack is not great against strep. See how it goes,and if you don't get better,get a different antibiotic for strep
Answered 5/24/2016
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